98233 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Washington based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98233 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98233 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98233 is 4.4%.
| Population | 16,952 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.89% |
| Population Density | 494 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,625 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,572 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $455,240 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 72.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 49.22% |
98233 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,507 | 72.69% |
| Black | 119 | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 4,094 | 23.79% |
| Asian | 340 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 68 | 0.4% |
98233 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,133 | 45.74% |
| Black | 14 | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,270 | 51.27% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.69% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.36% |
98233 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,109 | 13.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,144 | 13.76% |
| High School Diploma | 2,184 | 26.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 184 | 2.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 313 | 3.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,740 | 20.93% |
| Associates Degree | 1,051 | 12.64% |
| Masters Degree | 432 | 5.2% |
| Professional Degree | 120 | 1.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 36 | 0.43% |